From root: peke
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nameke
na-ME-ke
counterfeited
Present (Incomplete)
namemeke
na-me-ME-ke
counterfeiting
Future (Contemplated)
mamemeke
ma-me-ME-ke
will counterfeit
Usage Note
Mameke is used when someone intentionally creates counterfeit items such as money, identification documents, or branded goods. It carries a strong legal or negative connotation involving fraud and deception.
Examples
" Bawal mameke ng pera. "
Natural Translation
Counterfeiting money is forbidden.
Literal Translation
Forbidden counterfeit of money.
" Kailangan mong mameke ng pera. "
Natural Translation
You need to counterfeit money.
Literal Translation
Need you counterfeit of money.
" Nahuli ng mga pulis ang grupong matagal nang namemeke ng mga branded na sapatos at ibinebenta sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The police caught the group that had long been counterfeiting branded shoes and selling them at the market.
Literal Translation
Caught by plural police the group that long already counterfeiting of plural branded shoes and being-sold at market.
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